How much horsepower does a 3.5 V6 Challenger have?
The Dodge Challenger powered by a 3.5-liter V6 produces about 250 horsepower, with roughly 250 lb-ft of torque, depending on year and drivetrain.
This article examines the historical context of the 3.5L V6 in the Challenger, how horsepower figures were rated for that engine, and how it compares to later engine options Dodge offered in the same model line.
Engine specifications and historical context
The 3.5L V6 was the base engine in early Challenger models, primarily around the 2008–2010 period. Below are the core details most commonly cited for this engine in the Challenger lineup.
- 2008–2010 Dodge Challenger with 3.5L V6: approximately 250 horsepower and around 250 lb-ft of torque.
Note: Dodge gradually phased out the 3.5L V6 in favor of the 3.6L Pentastar across the Challenger lineup, and the 3.5L option is generally only found on late-2000s used examples.
Availability and what this means for performance
If you are considering a used Challenger with a 3.5L V6, expect performance typical of a 250-horsepower V6 from that era. While adequate for everyday driving, it trails the higher-performance variants that followed and the newer 3.6L Pentastar-based models in terms of acceleration and peak output.
Summary
In summary, the 3.5-liter V6 Challenger delivers about 250 horsepower, with torque around 250 lb-ft, depending on year and configuration. Dodge later shifted to the 3.6L Pentastar as the standard base engine for stronger performance in subsequent Challenger generations.
